Finance Director

Finance Director Northamptonshire – Hybrid. We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, operational efficiency, and commercial performance. This is a high-impact role working closely with the CEO as a strategic partner to drive growth, profitability, and exit readiness. Financial Strategy & Governance – Own financial strategy aligned with growth and profitability. – Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and working capital management. – Maintain strong financial controls and manage external advisors. – Deliver investor-grade reporting, KPIs, and board packs. – Lead FP&A to provide actionable insight and analysis. – Analyse customer cohorts, marketing efficiency, pricing, and margin mix. – Challenge commercial leadership to improve profitability and leverage. – Support financial planning for international expansion. – Model new market entry, capex, and growth initiatives. – Identify opportunities to reduce overheads and improve productivity. – Drive process simplification, automation, and offshore/shared-service initiatives. Exit & Investor Readiness – Prepare the business for strategic exit or fundraising within 2-3 years. – Develop multi-year financial models, scenario planning, and valuation drivers. – Manage investor relationships and ensure audit-ready reporting. Requirements – ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified. – Current Finance Director or CFO experience in ecommerce, DTC, retail, or consumer businesses. – Strong commercial, strategic, and operational mindset. – Proven ability in FP&A, scaling businesses, and improving profitability. – Experience with AI, automation, or offshore models is advantageous. Why Join – Partner directly with the CEO. – Shape profitability, business structure, and exit strategy. – Broad remit with genuine influence across the business. – Competitive salary, bonus, and meaningful equity participation